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A Small Town Studio Doing Big City Things

A Small Town Studio Doing Big City Things Lanell Brennan brought dance to Oneida – and built a family By Shane Gilreath [email protected] In the heart of Scott County, where the mountains can sometimes feel like barricades for dreams, a small dance studio made a way for them to pirouette. Built on deep-rooted ambition, the…

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Scott County Recognizes November as National Home Care and Hospice Month

Scott County Recognizes November as National Home Care and Hospice Month November has been officially recognized as National Home Care and Hospice Month in Scott County, following the signing of a proclamation by County Mayor Jerried Jeffers. The proclamation highlights the essential role that home care and hospice professionals play in delivering compassionate, quality care…

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Community Events

God’s Grace Soup Kitchen – Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Helenwood Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. The free lunch is homemade chili, pimento cheese sandwich and dessert. Drive by starts at 11:00 am and your lunch is handed to you without having to leave your car. The food is provided by volunteers from Scott County…

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Senior Citizens Center

102 South Main St., Oneiad, TN For more information call 423-569-5972 Menu Lunch Served Monday & Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – 1p.m . Monday, November 17th -Cooked Cabbage, Smoke Sausage, Potato and Carrots, Cornbread and Dessert. Cards Tuesday, November 18th – Exercise 10 – 11. Wednesday, November 19th – Chicken Tenders, FF, Slaw, Rolls and Dessert.…

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Scott Appalachian Industries Senior Center

591 E. Monticello Pike Available Monday-Friday 8:30am- 2:30pm For more information call 423-663-9300 Monday, November 17th – Tai Chi 11 a.m., BINGO at 1 p.m. Walking Program, Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Tuesday, November 19th – Tai Chi 11 a.m., Walking Program, Puzzles/Games, Massage Chairs. Wednesday, November 19th – Senior Meal Connect. Thursday, November 20th – Crafts…

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Davenport-Niles publishes first book

Davenport-Niles publishes first book With her inspirational new book, Past Due: The Emotional Cost of Not Letting Go, author Jean Davenport-Niles delivers a powerful collection of stories about unresolved pain, forgiveness, and personal renewal. Set in a classroom led by Dr. Carl Bale, Past Due draws readers into transformative moments where ordinary people confront extraordinary…

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St Mary’s Clinics seeks Medical Volunteers

St Mary’s Clinics seeks Medical Volunteers By Shane Gilreath [email protected] St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic (SMLC), an integral part of the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville on-going services across the region, continues its mission of bringing benevolent, high-quality medical care to uninsured patients across East Tennessee. The mobile clinic travels to multiple partner sites in distressed areas,…

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Scott County Historical Society

John Jefferies/Jeffers (1740-1830’s) One of Scott County’s first families Submitted by David Jeffers, Scott County Historical Society, President James Henry Jeffers (son of Isaac Jeffers) was elected in 1883 as Scott County School Superintendent and served until 1887, he was paid $120 per year and also served as the county surveyor for several years as…

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Annual American Legion Post 136 Veterans Day Program

Annual American Legion Post 136 Veterans Day Program American Legion Post 136 Commander Jason Silsby and all members would like to invite everyone to attend our Veterans Day Program. The program will be held at the War Memorial Building located at 19175 Alberta St. Oneida on Tuesday November 11, 2025, beginning at 10:30 am. This…

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Community Events

Free Clothing Distribution – Appalachian Ministry Center, located at 24728 Scott Hwy in Winfield (Old Winfield School Building) will have a free clothing distribution on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 9am-12 noon. Second Harvest of East Tennessee Mobile Food Pantry will be at Bethlehem Baptist Church of Oneida on the 2nd…

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